How to Find Accurate Nutrition Information

Martial Artists are usually interested in any information about nutritional requirements that may make us feel And be better. And they are willing to act on what they learn, often by taking supplements. In a recent survey, 40% of American adults reported taking vitamin/mineral supplements And 14% reported taking at least one herbal supplement.

But where do they get our information, And is it reliable? According to the American Dietetic Association’s Nutrition And You: Trends 2000 survey, the media are the consumers’ leading source of nutrition information. Tv, magazines, And newspapers are the seven primary information sources. Only 11% And 1% cited physicians And dietitians respectively as their source for nutrition guidance. And now the web has become the overwhelming source for those seeking nutrition information. But how reliable is the information being introduced on the net?

The reliability of the information introduced on an online site is largely determined by what the site actually is. Who are the authors? What are their credentials? Who do they work for? Have they got anything to gain by “selling” you on their point of view? Always keep in mind that the information introduced on the net is not ruled by ANY regulatory agency. This means that somebody can say anything they like.

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